Colonie, Shaker reach the Class AA finals

In the nightcap, Shaker had little difficulty in knocking off Albany High 79-37.

The Bison ran off 21 straight points before the Falcons could get on the board. Jenise Torres' three-pointer with :08 left to play in the first quarter was all the Falcon's could manage in the opening eight minutes of play. Shaker didn't let up on its offensive onslaught and led 46-14 at the half.

Sisters Madison and Mackenzie Rowland combined for 39 points.

"I was surprised we got out to that big lead so quick," Mackenzie Rowland said. "They came out hard, but we came out harder. We were pumped. We worked hard in practice and now we will see what we have Saturday."

Shaker defeated Colonie 61-37 in their Suburban Council meeting on Jan. 7.""